Category: Caregiving
Michigan’s health declines: Below-average outcomes, disparities and funding gaps pose challenges for the state
A new report from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Altarum reveals startling insights into Michigan’s health trends. According to the report, “Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future,” Michiganders are less healthy than residents of other states across several categories.
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Caregiving and mental health: ‘Overload in every sense of the word’
Roughly half of 1,000 unpaid caregivers surveyed last year in the Buffalo, Rochester and Detroit regions said physical and mental health challenges came with their roles. The more hours spent caregiving, the greater those burdens. The same held true for the youngest, least educated and lowest wage earners, according to the survey, commissioned by the New York-Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative.
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A familiar setting for older adults, and respite for those who care for them
PACE’s metro Detroit regional programs serve 1,600 older adults at seven centers, with an eighth center will be added this year in Clinton Township, and a ninth is planned next year for Westland.
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Young caregivers need more support. There’s an app for that.
Caregiver burnout has been a growing problem, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic when hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and senior communities have been overwhelmed.
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These perks and benefits are critical to keeping paid caregivers healthy
Caregiver burnout has been a growing problem, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic when hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and senior communities have been overwhelmed.
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Resources to Help Caregivers
Caregiving Resources Even in the best of times, caregiving can be incredibly stressful. These...
Read MoreFuture uncertain for Detroit’s paratransit system as DDOT takes over, searches for new provider
The transportation system designed specifically for Detroiters with disabilities has an uncertain future. If the city doesn’t find a long-term solution for quality service providers, it risks federal action. One Detroit contributor Bryce Huffman reports.
Read MoreMichigan caregivers are providing care for their loved ones. Who’s caring for them?
For three Metro Detroit caregivers, the life changes and challenges that come with caring for loved ones have become part of their everyday life. On some days, it can feel as if those responsibilities might push them to the breaking point.
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Bridge Michigan | As Pandemic Wanes, Michigan Confronts Toll of Isolation on Homebound Seniors
As COVID-19 wanes, state agencies are finding creative methods to help Michigan homebound seniors cope with the toll of isolation brought on by the pandemic.
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WXXI News | More youths are becoming home caregivers. Experts say they need more help and support
Daniela Castro-Martinez (R) with her mom, Sandra. Daniela became a youth caregiver after her...
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Detroit Free Press | Scaled-Back Social Services Bill Could Still Be Vital to Michigan Home Care Workers
By Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press reporter Like just about everything else in President Joe...
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California Program Offers Support, Connection for Those Tending to Ill Family Members
By Tyronda James & Adria R. Walker Minority Reporter & Democrat and Chronicle This story...
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